The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled Shimano’s bike cranksets due to crash hazards. The recall was posted on Sept. 21, 2023.
As one of the key components of a bike, the crankset moves the chain when the rider pedals. The chain and the pedals are attached to the crankset for pedaling.
According to the CPSC, the recalled bonded crank parts can separate and break and cause a consumer to crash while riding.
The firm received 4,519 incident reports of cranksets separating from the bike, with six injuries reported. Such injuries included bone fractures, joint displacement, and lacerations (cutting).
Around 680,000 units were recalled, with an additional 80,000 units in Canada.
What models are included in the bike crankset recall?
The recall includes Shimano 11-Speed Bonded Hollowtech Road Cranksets manufactured before July 2019.
The Shimano crankset recall includes the following models:
- Shimano Ultegra FC-6800
- Dura-Ace FC-9000
- Ultegra FC-R8000
- Dura-Ace FC-R9100
- FC-R9100
The above models have the following two-letter production codes on the backside of the crank arms where the pedals are attached: KF, KG, KH, KI, KJ, KK, KL, LA, LB, LC, LD, LE, LF, LG, LH, LI, LJ, LK, LL, MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF, MG, MH, MI, MJ, MK, ML, NA, NB, NC, ND, NE, NF, NG, NH, NI, NJ, NK, NL, OA, OB, OC, OD, OE, OF, OG, OH, OI, OJ, OK, OL, PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, PF, PG, PH, PI, PJ, PK, PL, QA, QB, QC, QD, QE, QF, QG, QH, QI, QJ, QK, QL, RA, RB, RC, RD, RE, and RF.
The CPSC advises consumers to immediately stop using the cranksets.
Shimano To Pay $11.5 Million in Civil Penalty Settlement
According to a statement released by the CPSC, Shimano did not immediately share their report of findings despite thousands of consumer complaints between 2013 and 2022.
According to the CPSC, dozens of reports were submitted of consumers across the globe that may have sustained personal injuries while using the bicycle cranksets including bone fractures, joint displacement, and lacerations. The CPSC also reports that during that time, Shimano, Inc. made nine manufacturing and design changes to the bike cranksets. Despite the consumer complaints that reasonably supported the conclusion that the bicycle cranksets may have contained a defect which could create a substantial safety hazard or injury risk, Shimano did not immediately report this information to the Commission.
As Shimano failed to immediately report the product defects, the CPSC set a civil penalty of $11,500,000 upon the company which it agreed to pay as of March 16, 2026.
The settlement agreement requires Shimano to maintain internal controls and procedures created to ensure compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Act. This includes enhancements to its compliance program. Additionally, Shimano agreed to submit annual reports in regard to its compliance program, internal controls, and internal audits of the organization’s policies, procedures, systems and training.
Other Recalls
Shimano Bike Alloy Stems Recall
Questions About a Bike Crankset Lawsuit? Contact a Johnson//Becker Lawyer for a Free Case Review.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a recalled crankset, you may want to speak with the lawyers at Johnson//Becker. We are currently accepting new bike crankset recall lawsuits across the country, and you may be entitled to financial compensation.
We offer a Free Case Evaluation. Please contact us using the form below or by calling us at (800) 279-6386.
We would be honored to speak with you and respond promptly to every inquiry we receive.
Free Case Evaluation
To contact us for a free review of your potential case, please fill out the form below or call us toll free 24 hrs/day by dialing: (800) 279-6386.
"*" indicates required fields